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Information Sources:
1. The Nutrition Information Service
   University of Alabama at Birmingham
   1-800-231-DIET
   Lots of good GF info. Mailed out very
   quickly. Knowledgable.
2. National Center for Nutrition and Dietetics
   Consumer Nutrition Hotline
   1-800-366-1655
   Free brochures/recipes.
3. Sandra J. Leonard
   361 Cherrywood Drive
   Fairborn, OH 45324
   Chair - Celiac Sprue Support Group
   Ohio Miami Valley Area.
   A wonderful contact. Loads of info. They put out a
   new patient packet and newsletter for $15.00/year.
   Have invited her to sign up for Prodigy and join us.
DISASTERS:
With the terrible flooding in the midwest,it brings
to mind the importance of having a GF Survival Kit.
What would you do if you had to leave your home and
go to a shelter at short notice. I don't think they
would have a supply of rice cakes and GF foods on hand.
Sandra Leonard of CSSG,Miami Valley, Ohio has prepared
a checklist on emergencies and disasters for the celiac.
Some of the highlights are: Keep a two-week supply of:
Medications - Vitamins - Pain Relievers - Water (1 gal
per person per day) - Dried Foods (Powdered Milk, Tea,
coffee, flours, cornmeal, nuts and fruits, instant pot-
atoes. Make up a mix for muffins or pancakes where all
you have to do is add water) - Canned fruits and Vege-
tables - Juices - Canned meats and fish - canned beans -
staples (sugar, salt, etc.) - Rice cakes - High energy
foods (Jelly, peanut butter, crackers GF) - Candy.
This is only partial but think about it. Also, contact
the American Red Cross/FEMA and ask for "Are you ready?"
FEMA - P.O.Box 70274, Washington, DC 20024 - A very good
checklist.
Bill, from Seacoast NH
Reposted by Melody Gabriel